This Apollo 11 commemorative proof coin is the first-ever domed 5 oz Silver coin from the U.S. Mint. Limited to a mintage of only 100,000 pieces, this impressive coin commemorates the first manned lunar landing on July 20, 1969.
Product Highlights: - Contains 5 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Comes in U.S. Mint packaging with a certificate of authenticity.
- Minted at the Philadelphia Mint.
- Obverse: Image of a footprint on the lunar surface. The names of the first U.S. manned spaceflight programs - Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo - are above, representing the efforts of the U.S. space program which culminated in reaching this historic milestone.
- Reverse: Depiction of the iconic photograph showing Neil Armstrong, the U.S. flag, and the lunar lander on the lunar surface, as seen reflected in Buzz Aldrin's helmet.
This coin represents one of the greatest achievements of the United States in the 20th century with an innovative new collectible. Add the 5 oz domed Apollo 11 Silver Dollar to your cart today!
This new commemorative release from the U.S. Mint celebrates one of the most triumphant moments in U.S. history, as American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969.
A portion of the cost of each coin is donated in support of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, and the upcoming "Destination Moon" exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
